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In the Kalinga gardens...

King Dhishrtara could not think of anything besides what he had planned for his daughter. To clear his mind he decided to talk to his family's sage. "what to do? I have always taught my daughter to make her own decisions and now when it comes to the biggest decision of her life I'm taking that right away from her!" King Dhishrtara stated worried. The sage simply smiled, "King Dhishrtara, you forget what occurred when Kaurvaki was young, it was pre-destined whomever lifts the Shiv Danush (Shiv Bow) and ties the string to it will be the person who's worthy of marrying your daughter, believe in it Dhishrtara organise your daughters Swayamvara!" The king stroked his beard, "only with Kaurvaki's permission shall we organise the Swayamvara!" King Dhishrtara stated. The king decided to head back to the palace to see his daughter waiting for him. "prenam, pita shri !" Kaurvaki greeted her father as she took his blessings. "may you be victorious, putri back so soon from Magadh, what's wrong?" Dhishrtara questioned concerned. Kaurvaki recognised his face, "that's something I should ask you, what is wrong pita shri? Please tell me its easy to tell by your face!" Kaurvaki stated. 

Dhishrtara looked guilty, "oh putri if only this could be easier, do you know the legendary tale of Ram and Sita?" Kaurvaki looked confused, "yes of course, its one of my favourite stories but why the question?"

"because like the story King Janaka had organised a Swayamvara for his daughter and so am I to take the right of you choosing your future husband in a Swayamvara, but the last decision is up to you so do you want a Swayamvara Kaurvaki?" Dhishrtara explained quickly. Kaurvaki looked stunned but understood. "yes, I agree to my Swayamvara!" Kaurvaki stated. Dhishrtara nodded and went to the throne room of the palace. Kaurvaki sat on her bed deep in thought. "why did I agree to a Swayamvara, I love Ashok not someone from another kingdom who's competing for my dignity, oh Radhika help you're the goddess of love what do I do now?" Kaurvaki tried to assure herself her sleep was to come. As she lay in bed her mind kept wondering to Ashok and she planned of what to say to her prince. "what if Ashok participates in the Swayamvara ? Then he could win me and we can be together, but if the price is true, then will my chaste be questioned?"

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